Book 2: Psalm 42-72 God’s presence going before us
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I. An appeal to God as his judge (1)
A. David pleads with God for vindication.
B. David pleads with God for deliverance.II. An appeal to God as his strength (2)
A. David declares that God is his strength.
B. David despairs that God has rejected him.IIL. An appeal to God as his guide (3)
A. David prays for God’s light and truth.
B. David pursues the presence of his God.IV. An appeal to God as his joy (4)
A. David relishes in the worship of God.
B. David rejoices in the praise of God.V. An appeal to God as his hope (5)
A. David shares the hope of a troubled soul.
B. David shares the hope of a trusting soul.Psalm 43 is closely related to Psalm 42. This short Psalm is a prayer that appeals to God to intercede on our behalf. How often do we need to call upon our God to vindicate us against the accusation of this wicked world. He alone is our strength and guide. It is only through our relationship with God that we can ever know genuine joy and hope.